oil leak disco 300 tdi

can any one help .
i have an oil leak on my discovery, it only leaks when the engine is off and i dont know where it could be coming from. I got the disco yesterday so dont know a lot about it apart from it has mot , soild throughout and doesnt overheat or smoke. please can some give me any help. im in suffolk.

What side of the engine does it leak from?

Are you 100% sure its oil?

How do you know it only leaks when the engine is off?

it seems to be coming from the back and its black so i assume its oil thats what i was told but not had chance to check properly yet .

i looked under neath and it only seems to do it when the engine is off

i looked under neath and it only seems to do it when the engine is off

rsg1972 said:

i looked under neath and it only seems to do it when the engine is off

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seems strange that,normally if an engine leaks,then it will do it more when it is running,dry it off as much as poss,then run the engine and see if you can see the leak,it might be fuel or oil.

ok i will wipe off tomorrow and mail message to you tomorrow. thanks for the help ray

rsg1972 said:

ok i will wipe off tomorrow and mail message to you tomorrow. thanks for the help ray

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just post on here,no need for messages,that way others can see whats happening and can give their input.

They do tend to leak. Common leaks are.
Rocker gasket.
Cam seals.
Front and rear crankshaft seals.
Sump.

My disco leaks oil :screaming_bug_eye_found:ound:ound:

oldskool said:

My disco leaks oil :screaming_bug_eye_found:ound:ound:

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That'll be 'cos you've been putting oil in it

It's when it stops leaking you want to worry

whats the average cost to have them replaced? any input is greatly received.

rsg1972 said:

whats the average cost to have them replaced? any input is greatly received.

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Depends what is leaking from where ...

Gearbox maybe more expensive than engine ...

Engine maybe more expensive than axles ...

Give it a good wash underneath - then have a good look with an inspection lamp ...

rsg1972 said:

whats the average cost to have them replaced? any input is greatly received.

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Have what replaced,you have not told us what is leaking yet?.